Berlayar estate on former Keppel Club site to see 7,000 HDB flats; first BTO to launch in October
In a Sept 23 release, HDB says the rise in projected housing follows comprehensive planning research studies on the 48ha site. Including private real estate, Berlayar is expected to produce around 10,000 new homes.
Some 20% of the site, or up to 10ha, will be reserved for environment-friendly areas. 4 green hallways, varying from 30m to 60m wide, will weave with the estate, offering recreational areas for residents while also assisting in eco-friendly connection between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve. BTO plans in Berlayar are going to be developed with staggered heights, with blocks oriented to provide even more locals with panoramas of the Southern Ridges and the coastline.
According to HDB, the Berlayar estate is planned as an expansion of Bukit Merah community and marks the begin of the improvement of the Greater Southern Waterfront. The estate’s label, which signifies “cruising” in Malay, pays tribute to the location’s spots and maritime heritage.
Eugene Lim, key executive officer at ERA Singapore, thinks the apartments at Berlayar Residences are most likely to be classified as Prime, given their location in a mature estate and closeness to key main locations. He estimates costs of four-room flats at Berlayar Residences might begin at around $500,000 to $550,000 before grants. “With the increase in aid clawback rates introduced in the July 2025 BTO start, we ought to anticipate a clawback rate of about 11-12% on these upcoming flats,” he adds.
He also predicts two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residence could show prominent among single candidates. “Due to its special place, which combines city-fringe benefit with a coastal sight, it might end up being a popular choice for singles, who might discover the location suits their way of lives.”
Lim predicts the flats receiving a robust response, noting that BTO projects in Bukit Merah released in July, including Prime project Alexandra Peaks, saw a healthy application rate. “We can expect this demand continuing in October, particularly as unsuccessful applicants for Alexandra Peaks may try their good luck with another Bukit Merah project.”
Furthermore, Berlayar will be a car-lite property, with walking and cycling networks. A lot of homes will be within a 10-minute walk from the Labrador Park and Telok Blangah MRT stations, states HDB.
The first Build-To-Order (BTO) project at Berlayar will be released for sale next month as section of the October 2025 BTO exercise. Berlayar Residences are going to present 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room and four-room flats. There will additionally be 200 public rental apartments.
The all new Berlayar estate will discover around 7,000 HDB flats built in the coming years. This is higher than the 6,000 housing project units formerly announced for the estate, that is situated at the site of the previous Keppel Club.
